By now you know that the Veneration Method is built upon a foundation of three main core tenets:
- Full Body Strength
- Metabolic Conditioning
- Aerobic Conditioning
We are confident that our training methodology is the best in the world for our target clients to achieve their results, but if they are overwhelmed they won’t stick to the program.
Our goal is to take these seemingly complex energy system development and training principles and make them 8-year-old simple for our clients. Ease of use and simplicity of understanding is key to clients feeling confident and empowered to adhere and comply with our program.
From here on our we’ll refer to these days by their signature Veneration branded terminology – The 5 Pillars are:
- Power (Full Body Strength)
- Capacity (Metabolic Conditioning)
- Engine (Aerobic Conditioning)
Additionally we have a training day that combines both intentional strength and metcon work. We refer simple combination of methods as:
- Power+Capacity (Full Body Strength+Metabolic Conditioning)
Lastly, In addition to our four types of training days:
- Recovery days are essential for athletes to allow their bodies to heal, rebuild, and become stronger. We emphasize the importance of incorporating active recovery into our program to enhance performance and prevent burnout or injury. Our program includes an optional active recovery day on Sundays, focusing on movements that enhance recovery and prepare the body for the upcoming week.
Active recovery involves engaging in low-intensity exercises that promote blood flow and aid in muscle recovery without adding significant stress.
Benefits of Active Recovery:
- Enhanced Recovery: Promotes muscle healing and reduces soreness.
- Improved Flexibility: Maintains and increases range of motion.
- Injury Prevention: Reduces the risk of overuse injuries by allowing muscles to recover.
- Mental Refreshment: Provides a mental break, helping to maintain motivation and focus.
Implementing Active Recovery:
- Light Cardio: Activities like walking, rucking, biking, or rowing at a gentle pace RPE 4-6.
- Stretching/Mobility Work: Engaging in dynamic stretching routines, foam rolling or massage techniques.
- Diaphragmatic Breathing: Reset the nervous system shifting from a stressful (sympathetic) state to a relaxed (parasympathetic) state.
